Gurmail Singh v. State Of Punjab And ORS.

CWP-15179-2007 -1IN THE HIGH COURT OF PUNJAB AND HARYANA AT CHANDIGARH **** CWP-15179-2007 Date of Decision: 27.08.2025 GURMAIL SINGH.

...Petitioner

Vs.

STATE OF PUNJAB AND ORS.

...Respondents

CORAM:- HON'BLE MR. JUSTICE JAGMOHAN BANSAL Present:- Mr. Vivek Singla, Advocate for the petitioner Mr. Aman Dhir, Deputy Advocate General, Punjab Mr. Sunil Kumar Sharma, Advocate for respondent No.4 (through VC) .

*** JAGMOHAN BANSAL, J. (ORAL) 1.

The petitioner through instant petition under Article 226/227 of the Constitution of India is seeking setting aside of order dated 28.08.2007 whereby respondent proposed to recover a sum of Rs.1,48,809/- from the petitioner.

2.

The petitioner retired from Indian Army on 31.10.1987. He joined Punjab Police as Constable on 02.01.1989. He retired on 30.06.2007. A dispute erupted with respect to dearness allowance and medical allowance because petitioner was getting pension from Indian Army.

3.

A Division Bench of this Court vide order dated 27.09.2007 admitted the petition and further stayed recovery. The petitioner retired DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.08.28 13:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document

CWP-15179-2007 -2from Punjab Police in 2007 and there was dispute with respect to dearness allowance. There was no lapse on the part of the petitioner. A period of 18 years from the date of retirement has passed away. Considering the efflux of time and amount involved, this Court finds it appropriate to make order dated 27.09.2007 absolute. 4.

Disposed of in above terms.

5.

Pending application(s), if any stands disposed of. (JAGMOHAN BANSAL) JUDGE 27.08.2025 Deepak DPA Whether Speaking/reasoned Yes/No Whether Reportable Yes/No DEEPAK BISSYAN 2025.08.28 13:03 I attest to the accuracy and integrity of this document